Postcode DH5 8HL is located in a major urban area, within the Copt Hill ward of Sunderland in the North East region , and forms part of the Houghton Town area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Houghton Town is £36,600 per year. The nearest station is Seaham located about 4.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Houghton Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,920 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 43.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Houghton Town is £36,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH5 8HL.
Houghton Town near DH5 8HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seaham located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £149,998 in Copt Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £530,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £98,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £153,998 |
| Terraced | 47 | £98,000 |
10 years price trend in Copt Hill
In the DH5 8HL postcode area, located within Houghton Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.